London Cider Bars

Before moving to Sydney and later to London, I had never really heard about cider, let alone the existence of London Cider Bars where nothing but the fermented alcoholic beverage made from the unfiltered juice of apples is served. It’s just something that is not known in The Netherlands at all! We’re a beer country, so drinking cider is something I had to learn.

Cider in Many Different Forms

Cider alcohol content varies from 1.2-8.5% or more in traditional English ciders, and 3.5-12% in continental ciders. In UK law, it must contain at least 35% apple juice, in the US there is a 50% minimum. In France, cider must be made solely from apples.

The flavor and appearance of cider varies as well. They can be classified from dry to sweet and range from cloudy with sediment to completely clear, as well as sparkling (most common) or still ciders. In winter on most London Christmas markets, you will find a warm cider, too.

A similar product made from fermented pear juice is called perry, or sometimes pear cider, although the use of this term is frowned on by some. Not by me though, as cider made by pears happens to be my favourite.

London Cider Bars – A Handpicked Guide

After tasting many different ciders from all over the world (even a local one during the EatingLondon Food Tour!), I must confess that I’ve become quite the appreciator and am looking for new brands and flavours every time I visit a pub.

I’d like to invite you today to follow me to some of London’s best cider pubs.

Cider Bars in Central London

Pimlico Station – Chimes of Pimlico
Euston Station – Euston Cider Tab
Goodge Street Station – The Green Man
St Paul’s Station – Williamson’s Tavern
Farringdon Station – The Well
Angel Station – The Duke of Cambridge

Cider Bars in North London

Stoke Newington Station – The Jolly Butchers
Gospel Oak Station – The Southampton Arms
Crouch End – The Kings Head
Hampstead Station – Duke of Hamilton
Dartmouth Park Hill – The Lord Palmerston

Cider Bars in South London

Brixton Station – Crown & Anchor
London Bridge Station – The Miller
Borough Market – New Forest Cider Stall
Greenwich Station – The Greenwich Union
Borough Market – The Market Porter
Greenwich Station – Brew Wharf

Cider Bars in East London

Hoxton Station – Howl at the Moon
Old Street Station – Wenlock Arms
Bethnal Green Station – The Kings Arms
Canary Wharf Station – The Gun
Hackney Central Station – The Pembury Tavern

Cider Bars in West London

Northfields Station – The Plough Inn
Knightsbridge Station – The Nag’s Head
Ealing Broadway Station – The North Star
Ealing Broadway Station – The Kings Arms

More London Cider Bars

For a complete guide to UK ciders, I can recommend visiting the ‘UK Cider Pub Guide‘ which gives suggestions for pubs all around the country serving either cider or perry.

We’ve put this list together so it can be printed out and taken with you when you go cider hunting. Enjoy those apples!